Tawonda Cook
Rosenberg,USA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience at excelling in client relationship management and candidate sourcing. Proven track record in developing targeted recruitment strategies, enhancing employer branding, and ensuring high candidate satisfaction. Skilled in utilizing ATS and leveraging social media for talent pipeline development while maintaining exceptional organizational skills. Resourceful and meticulous recruiter with several years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Coordinator-Contract
PeopleScout
01.2024 - Current
- Track and monitor confidential candidate information.
- Oversee the background and pre-employment screening process.
- Edit and open requisitions to internal/external sites.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure ATS and data tracking is up to date.
- Schedule interviews and provide information to the client as needed.
- Maintaining a high level of customer retention and satisfaction. Constantly accessing our candidate's experience and identifying areas of improvement.
- Build a relationship with the Talent Acquisition team supporting the client and participate in regularly scheduled calls regarding staffing activity.
- Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process (i.e., interview reminders and logistics, post-hire/pre-start engagement)
Independent Talent Advisor
TC Resources
Rosenberg, TX
08.2019 - 10.2024
- Designed and executed comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
- Leveraged databases, social media, and other platforms for candidate sourcing.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, assessed candidate qualifications, and managed all communication with candidates.
- Aligned recruitment efforts with job descriptions, ensuring precise candidate matching.
- Developed and executed a targeted sourcing strategy in alignment with the company's talent acquisition goals.
Hiring Specialist/Recruiter - Contract
PeopleScout
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed daily candidate data tracking in an ATS, ensuring a seamless recruitment process.
- Resolved client-facing responsibilities, actively participating in client meetings, and maintaining high customer satisfaction on TSA account.
- Successfully filled open positions, demonstrating a proactive approach to staffing, recruiting, and onboarding.
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Körber Supply Chain
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and executed a targeted sourcing strategy in alignment with the company's talent acquisition goals.
- Leveraged candidate sourcing software, job boards, and social media to build a talent pool.
- Promoted the company's employer brand while engaging with potential candidates.
- Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to define candidate personas and sent compelling recruiting emails.
- Assisted Talent Acquisition Specialist with full cycle recruiting process.
Administrative Assistant - Contract
Fort Bend ISD
Sugar Land, TX
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided dedicated administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director.
- Managed schedules, screened communications, and ensured a smooth workflow.
- Maintained organized files, including confidential student records.
- Assisted in coordinating special projects and resolving administrative issues.
Independent Recruiter - Contract
Main Hire Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing to candidate selection.
- Collaborated with search firms/agencies to ensure a diverse candidate pool.
- Utilized social media and networking to source talent directly.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation and client service skills.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, assessed candidate qualifications, and managed all communication with candidates.
Care Coordinator-Contract
Sonexus Health
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Investigated and resolved patient/physician inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Managed incoming calls to determine needs and provided on-call resolution.
- Created and completed accurate referrals and applications and kept updated on policy or procedural changes.
- Handled insurance billing and general pharmacy operations.
- Prioritized multiple concurrent assignments and worked with a sense of urgency.
Counselor I-Contract
Gateway Foundation Corrections
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Completed comprehensive assessments within program guidelines and formulated diagnostic impressions by conducting client interviews.
- Prepared individual treatment plans in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with assessment and in conjunction with the client and supervisor.
- Performed case management and contributed to client care monitoring.
- Documented treatment plans and tracked progress notes, interventions, discharge summaries, etc.
- Managed a caseload of twenty-five and contributed to client care monitoring by regularly reporting to the supervisor.
Case Manager-Contract
National Smart Healthcare
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided in-home case management services for consumers.
- Prepared and uploaded quality and timely documentation per Managed Care Programs and professional standards.
- Assisted consumers in coordinating weekly appointments, including arranging transportation and preparation for required paperwork.
- Assisted service coordinators with consumer distribution and changes.
- Prepared written personalized programs to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and accomplishments.
Severe Aide-Full Time
Mission Glen Elementary
Houston, TX
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Assisted in planning/implementing academic and behavior management programs for students.
- Assisted in conducting all activities as described in students' individual educational plans under the supervision of the teacher.
- Collected data and maintained student records and charts for determining student progress in collaboration with the teacher.
- Performed clerical tasks such as material distribution, word processing, filing, operation of office equipment, and other tasks as needed.
- Assisted in the preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
Education
Certificate - Human Resource Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX10.2015
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX04.2006
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Database Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Access
- MS Publisher
- Success Factors
- USA Staffing
- Zoho Recruit
- Workday
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Assessment Skills
- Project Coordination
- Employer Branding
- Negotiation Skills
- Administrative Support
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking systems
- Interview scheduling
- Client relationship management
- Talent pipeline development
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Recruitment
- Calendar management
- Self motivated
- Cold calling
- Virtual recruiting
- Resume screening
- Boolean search
- LinkedIn recruiter
- Tracking spreadsheets
- Email outreach
- Administrative skills
- Organizational skills
- Candidate interviews
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Recruiting Coordinator-Contract
PeopleScout
01.2024 - Current
Hiring Specialist/Recruiter - Contract
PeopleScout
09.2022 - 09.2023
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Körber Supply Chain
04.2021 - 08.2023
Independent Talent Advisor
TC Resources
08.2019 - 10.2024
Administrative Assistant - Contract
Fort Bend ISD
12.2018 - 08.2019
Independent Recruiter - Contract
Main Hire Staffing
07.2018 - 08.2019
Care Coordinator-Contract
Sonexus Health
07.2017 - 02.2018
Counselor I-Contract
Gateway Foundation Corrections
02.2017 - 06.2017
Case Manager-Contract
National Smart Healthcare
08.2016 - 11.2016
Severe Aide-Full Time
Mission Glen Elementary
03.2013 - 07.2016
Certificate - Human Resource Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Brazosport College